Brazil Advances Science-Based Climate Adaptation Policies with New Publication and Expert Insights at COP30
At COP30, Brazil showcased a major scientific publication and expert advocacy emphasizing the need for evidence-based, collaborative climate adaptation policies.
- • The Ciência&Clima project released a key scientific publication informing Brazil's climate adaptation plan.
- • The National Climate Change Plan update included extensive scientific analysis across 12 thematic sectors.
- • Mercedes Bustamante highlighted the importance of transparent emissions data and long-term climate education.
- • Brazil emphasizes collaboration among government, society, and private sectors for effective climate response.
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Brazil is intensifying its climate change adaptation strategies, anchored in robust scientific research and collaborative governance, highlighted during the COP30 event in Belém, Pará. On November 21, the Ciência&Clima project released the 'Caderno de sínteses técnico-científicas,' a comprehensive publication consolidating over 700 scientific references, with 220 crucial studies shaping Brazil's National Climate Change Plan update. This document, developed with the UNDP Brazil, GIZ Brasil, and Rede Clima, presents 12 thematic syntheses addressing key sectors such as Agriculture, Biodiversity, Energy, and Indigenous Peoples, offering evidence-based guidance for subnational governments and civil society to confront climate vulnerabilities.
Mercedes Bustamante, an Ecology professor from the University of Brasília, emphasized the critical role of science in national climate policy during a presentation at the Casa da Ciência at COP30. She underlined that climate change impacts Brazilian biomes differently and necessitates long-term, transparent measures, including emissions tracking through the National Emissions Registration System (Sirene). Bustamante advocated for climate education beginning in basic schooling and called for integrated action among government levels, civil society, and the private sector to manage climate emergencies effectively.
The Casa da Ciência, serving as a hub for disseminating climate solutions, facilitated workshops and discussions to boost public awareness and participation. Bustamante highlighted Brazil's progress since the 2009 national climate policy inception, citing initiatives like the Brazilian Platform for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, which have enhanced Brazil's capacity to attract international investment for Amazon preservation transparently.
These efforts demonstrate Brazil's commitment to science-driven climate adaptation policies that integrate multidisciplinary evidence and societal collaboration as critical components in addressing the country’s diverse climatic challenges.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.